Lee Si Young never shied away from talking about her stunning physique and her muscular body. There's no denying that the "Sweet Home" star has jaw-dropping shoulders - this is because Lee Si Young workout routine includes intense routines like pull-outs, push-ups, roll tires, and rope activities.
After gaining tons of praise and recognition for her astounding action stunts in Netflix's "Sweet Home," the 39-year-old actress once revealed the intense preparation she did for the action thriller drama.
Lee Si Young Workout Routine, Bulking Up for 'Sweet Home'
In her previous interview, several media outlets noted that she lost weight and attended action school before the filming session started.
"Nobody told me how much body fat to shed, but my trainer said I have to have about 8 to 9% body fat for my muscles to show, so I started with that goal," she explained.
At the time, she mentioned that since some of her body is exposed to portray the role, she had to work out as hard as possible.
In addition, Lee Si Young's diet at the time was basically eating more so she could bulk up and build muscles. The actress added that she had a rigorous diet for two weeks admitting that it was the most challenging part of the training.
In the drama, she plays an elite force firefighter named Seo Yi Kyung and among the survivors alongside Song Kang, Lee Do Hyun, and Lee Jin Wook.
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Lee Si Young Workout Includes a Ton of Powerful Exercise Routines
The "Liver or Die" actress is among a few female South Korean stars with ripped and muscular bodies.
Over Lee Si Young's Instagram, she usually flaunts her routines, focusing on the upper body and strength.
There's no denying that the 39-year-old star has jaw-dropping shoulders--this is because of her workout that includes pull-outs, push-ups, roll tires, and rope activities.
Apart from this, she made history as South Korea's first mainstream celebrity to become a national athlete.
Just in case you didn't know, the "My Beautiful Bride" actress was also an amateur boxer and has established her name in the sports industry by winning amateur titles in the 48kg category.
Her passion for boxing started after she had to prepare for a role in MBC back in 2010. Unfortunately, the drama did not air, but she continued training for boxing and kept it as a hobby.
How Did Lee Si Young Maintain Her Figure after Giving Birth?
Who would have thought that the actress is now a mother of one?
After getting engaged in July 2017, she announced that she was 14 weeks pregnant in September and about to give birth to her first child.
Even during her pregnancy, she was still active in sports and even participated in a marathon and was able to complete the half course.
Interestingly, she often posts her hiking trip with her family on her Instagram, proving that she still squeezes in some activities and mommy duties.
